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Inspirational speaker, children’s advocate, former foster youth, and professional model Melissa Roshan, better known as MelRo, ends her series with Keeping It Real With Denna by discussing the manifestation of achieving your dreams.

Bio
MelRo
As unique as her name, MelRo is an uncommon talent who has modeled internationally for over 15 years. Her work has been seen on magazine covers, billboards, print ads, national commercials, and runways. But what this respected models most proud of is owning the title of Survivor.

From the days of her tumultuous childhood spent in the foster care system, MelRo knew she was meant for more than the abuse she faced sometimes on a daily basis. Vowing to overcome, she not only later embarked on her own journey toward healing, but also became committed to encouraging others rise from their painful pasts. Today she continues to model, but has recently been named as the National Spokeswoman for Children's Rights -a federal agency that uses the law to protect abused, and neglected children. She is involved with several international campaigns that benefit foster-children, and works tirelessly as a full-time advocate for foster-children. Most recently, her, and her teenage son's story about him taking her to prom went viral. Millions were not only blessed by his kind gesture, but also her journey through the foster care system.

About the Episode
MelRo closes out her series with revealing how she found forgiveness and healing. After her suicide attempts, she found her mother and father and had conversations about their pasts to help move forward in life. She believes it’s important to remove toxic people (sometimes even despite your relation to them) in order to find your peace and healing. MelRo also discusses examining other relationships in her life and how they affected her recovery. “Things I was learning when I was 30, I should have learned when I was younger,” she said.

Through the years, MelRo continued to work on herself and push toward her dreams. Now, she’s the National Spokeswoman for Children’s Rights, and she continues to advocate for children of child abuse everyday. MelRo advises to “Focus on your healing, and God will put the right people in your life.”

To learn more:
About MelRo
Follow her on Facebook (MelRo’s Voice), Twitter (@melissaroshan), Instagram (@melissaroshan), or visit her website at MelRosVoice.com

Inspirational speaker, children’s advocate, former foster youth, and professional model Melissa Roshan, or better known as MelRo, returns to Keeping It Real with Denna to discuss learning to love herself after misfortune and heartbreak.

Bio
MelRo
As unique as her name, MelRo is an uncommon talent who has modeled internationally for over 15 years. Her work has been seen on magazine covers, billboards, print ads, national commercials, and runways. But what this respected models most proud of is owning the title of Survivor.

From the days of her tumultuous childhood spent in the foster care system, MelRo knew she was meant for more than the abuse she faced sometimes on a daily basis. Vowing to overcome, she not only later embarked on her own journey toward healing, but also became committed to encouraging others rise from their painful pasts. Today she continues to model, but has recently been named as the National Spokeswoman for Children's Rights -a federal agency that uses the law to protect abused, and neglected children. She is involved with several international campaigns that benefit foster-children, and works tirelessly as a full-time advocate for foster-children. Most recently, her, and her teenage son's story about him taking her to prom went viral. Millions were not only blessed by his kind gesture, but also her journey through the foster care system.

About the Episode
MelRo is back, and this time she’ll talk about how it felt to hit rock bottom. After she survived her second suicide attempt, she knew she had to wake up and things had to change. With a child of her own, she decided to take a stand and not let history repeat itself. Although she grew up without a mother and a father, she didn’t want her son to have to go through the same experiences she did. She wanted to be the absolute best parent she could be, and that is exactly what she did. Learn about how MelRo got back on her feet and about her relationship with her children today.

Next week will be the last episode of the series with MelRo. Be sure to return to hear all the details on what she’s doing now. Author, model, and activist, MelRo will talk about living in her purpose and what she looks forward to in the future.

To learn more:
About MelRo
Follow her on Facebook (MelRo’s Voice), Twitter (@melissaroshan), Instagram (@melissaroshan), or visit her website at MelRosVoice.com

Inspirational speaker, children’s advocate, former foster youth, and professional model Melissa Roshan, or better known as MelRo, joins Keeping It Real With Denna to discuss growing up in foster care and how she overcame all odds to become the success she is today.

Bio
MelRo
As unique as her name, MelRo is an uncommon talent who has modeled internationally for over 15 years. Her work has been seen on magazine covers, billboards, print ads, national commercials, and runways. But what this respected models most proud of is owning the title of Survivor.

From the days of her tumultuous childhood spent in the foster care system, MelRo knew she was meant for more than the abuse she faced sometimes on a daily basis. Vowing to overcome, she not only later embarked on her own journey toward healing, but also became committed to encouraging others rise from their painful pasts. Today she continues to model, but has recently been named as the National Spokeswoman for Children's Rights -a federal agency that uses the law to protect abused, and neglected children. She is involved with several international campaigns that benefit foster-children, and works tirelessly as a full-time advocate for foster-children. Most recently, her, and her teenage son's story about him taking her to prom went viral. Millions were not only blessed by his kind gesture, but also her journey through the foster care system.

About the Episode
Born into the foster care system, MelRo opens up about her life’s journey and why she felt she was always at a deficit. Her mom had her at the very young age of 13, so you can imagine all the trials and tribulations she encountered and had to overcome as a child. By the time she was 14 years old, she had already lived in 23 different foster homes. Despite all the hardships, MelRo persevered. She says, “You have to realize the things that happened to you have also happened for you.” Learn more about her journey and find out how she found the strength to survive.

Be sure to tune in next week to learn more about where MelRo has been and where she’s going. She’ll talk more about the foster care system, and why she decided to make child avocation part of her life’s work.

To learn more:
About MelRo
Follow her on Facebook (MelRo’s Voice), Twitter (@melissaroshan), Instagram (@melissaroshan), or visit her website at MelRosVoice.com

And our Keeping It Real with Denna review continues! This series consists of some of our favorite episodes so far. You just might be surprised at what you learn listening a second time around.
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Ladies, get ready! Twenty-something bachelor Blake Smith, married man Jon Babul, and single dad of three Tyler Bullock join Keeping It Real With Denna to tell all about their experiences with women.

With the first episode of the series, get to know Brad Pitt look-alike Blake Smith as he explains what it’s like to be young and single in the city of Atlanta.

Bios
Blake Smith
Blake Smith is a sales professional, family man and aspiring life coach who is always up to try something new. He is currently a single bachelor that just moved to the city of Atlanta only six months ago. Originally from Virginia, Blake graduated from Clemson University with a Business Management Degree and now works as an Account Manager for STONE Resource Group where he leads the Finance and Accounting Division. At Clemson, he started a food pantry for students with financial struggles and wants to continue using his entrepreneurial spirit to make a difference in others’ lives.

Jon Babul
Jon Babul is currently the Director of Basketball Programs and Alumni Relations at the Atlanta Hawks. He is also the loving husband of The Fatherless Daughter Project founder and host of Keeping It Real With Denna, Denna Babul. Originally from Massachusetts, he graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology where he studied Business Administration. Jon has had a long-standing career in the basketball industry as a player, coach and administrator at the high school, collegiate and professional level. He also serves as media talent for ESPN3 and IMG College Properties as a TV & radio analyst for Georgia Tech basketball games. He also serves as a board member for The Atlanta Hawks Foundation and The Jr. NBA Advisory Committee.

Tyler Bullock
Tyler Bullock has been a medical device executive for 25 years and currently works for Abbott Vascular. He is a divorced, single dad of three girls ages 16, 18, and 21. Originally from Charleston West Virginia, Tyler is an avid cyclist, golfer and enjoys reading nonfiction books. He regularly attends 12 Stone Church and Passion City Church. Passionate about the bond between a father and his children, Tyler started the non-profit organization, Hello Dad, which reconnects children with their fathers.

About the Episode
Three studs in a studio make for our funniest podcast yet! Get to know Blake, Jon, and Tyler as Denna asks all the questions women are dying to know about men! Each man offers a different perspective from the single, dating, married, and even divorced world. The series is full of tips, truths, and hysterical laughs as all three men open up about their experience in and out of relationships.

Twenty-something bachelor Blake Smith is the first on the chopping block and Denna’s not holding back! She grills her nephew with questions about his dating life and how he mingles in a city like Atlanta. With questions like, “What are your top 3 turn-offs?” and “How do you approach a girl in a bar?”, Blake keeps it real on dating and relationships in your 20’s-but not without some jokes from Jon and Tyler, of course. Find out where Blake spends his Friday nights and what he’s looking for a woman. You just might be surprised...

To learn more:
About Blake Smith-
Follow Blake on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram (@blakesmith6)

About Jon Babul-
Follow Jon on Facebook

About Tyler Bullock-
Follow Tyler on Facebook or check out Hello Dad coming soon at www.hellodad.org

And our Keeping It Real with Denna review continues! This series consists of some of our favorite episodes so far. You just might be surprised at what you learn listening a second time around.
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Natural-born Medium Jamie Butler returns to Keeping It Real with Denna and opens up about growing up with her gift, learning to live with it, and deciding to make it her life’s calling.
Jamie’s also joined by Clairvoyant and Clairsentient Laura Boone and Intuitive Misty Clare-Sumerrall.

Bios
Jamie Butler
Jamie Butler is natural born Medium, media-personality and author working internationally for over 25 years. Jamie is a wholeness expert and the author of With Love and Light: a true story about an uncommon gift. She is the founder of The Center for Love and Light in Atlanta, Ga., and co-founder of The Love and Light Institute, connecting the mind, body, emotion and soul to cultivate the potential from within. Her latest endeavor is The Lighter Side Show with Jamie Butler, a weekly podcast that encourages learning truths through humor while letting go of learned behavior. Jamie’s life goal is to teach people of all ages about the infinite possibilities of healing and success available to us when wholeness living is incorporated into our daily lives.

Laura Boone
Laura Boone is a clairvoyant and clairsentient who employs astrology and tarot in her intuitive readings with clients. After working with clients for over 25 years, Laura has created a unique one-on-one session experience that utilizes her psychic gifts augmented by the symbols and timing of Tarot and Astrology. These sessions are transpersonal, psychological, and help clients realize more clarity regarding their soul’s journey. Specific questions are addressed regarding career, relationships, health and personal mission.
Laura is the co-founder and principal of turnerboone, a full- service Haworth commercial furniture dealership. She has been an Atlanta native since 1993.

Misty Clare-Sumerrall
Misty Clare-Sumerrall is the owner of Temple Beautiful where her focus lies in the mind/body/ beauty connection. For 15 years, she's taught people how to bring light and energy to their life journey by providing them with the appropriate tools to lift their vibrations through Reiki, meditation, cleansing, nutrition and aqui chi. She became aware of her gift of intuition as a child, but it wasn't until she experienced a series of health issues that she welcomed an accelerated consciousness allowing her to temper that gift.

About the Episode
The party continues with Laura, Jamie, and Misty as they open up to Denna about life as a medium. In this 2nd episode of the series, natural-born Medium Jamie Butler keeps it real by admitting to struggles and challenges growing up with her gift. Between being disciplined in school to being questioned by family members, Jamie explains it took years to accept her abilities. You’ll hear the story of the moment Jamie decided to make being a medium her life’s work and how she changed the life of one young woman who had lost her father. Find out who she even reveals was in the studio that day! You’ll have goosebumps by the end of the episode!

To learn more:
About Jamie Butler-
Follow Jamie on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter (@JamieButler), Instagram (@jamie_butler_medium)
Follow The Center for Love and Light at WithLoveAndLight.com
The Lighter Side Show with Jamie Butlerat TheLighterSideShow.com,SoundCloud, and iTunes

About Laura Boone-
Follow Laura on LauraBoone.org, Facebook, and Instagram (@lauraboone11)
About turnerboone-
Follow turnerboone on turnerboone.com, Facebook, Twitter (@turnerbooneshowroom), and Instagram (@turnerbooneshowroom)

About Misty Clare-Sumerrall-
Follow Misty on Facebook

Get ready for a Keeping It Real with Denna review! This series will consist of some of our favorite episodes so far. You just might be surprised at what you learn listening a second time around.
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Dana Spinola, Founder and CEO of fab’rik, visits with Keeping It Real With Denna to discuss how she broke free to find her freedom and purpose in life.


Bio
It was one part vision and two parts passion that brought founder and CEO, Dana Spinola, to leave corporate America to pursue her dream of owning a clothing boutique. Her vision was a boutique where everyone could afford to feel beautiful which meant high style with heart, no attitude or sticker shock. Her concept of fashion under $100 without sacrificing quality and ensuring priceless, first class customer service has paved the way for fab’rik’s success.

For Dana, giving back is just as important as leading this company. She founded free fab’rik, a nonprofit organization that provides free shopping sprees for girls who need it most. Weekly, her team and volunteers visit safe houses to minister to the girls and host a fashion show. The mission is much more about the conversations had and confidence built during those sprees, as Dana truly believes clothing can changes lives! While she sits at the head of both the franchise and nonprofit, her most challenging yet rewarding job is being mom to her four children – three boys and a beautiful daughter she and her family adopted in 2014.

Somehow, she does it all…with integrity and passion.

It is with that integrity and passion that Dana began franchising fab’rik in 2006, with the hope of allowing others the opportunity to live out their dream of having their own boutique. Now, in just 14 years since it all began there are over 40 locations nationwide, making fab’rik a leading fashion franchise. In joining the fab’rik family, you not only enjoy the benefit of chasing your dreams, but also the benefit of having a corporate team who has done it all, and a network of other owners who share the same passion and mission as you - to make our stores as successful as we possibly can.

About the Episode
Long-time friends, Denna and Dana take a stroll down memory lane for some good laughs and life lessons. You’ll get to know Dana on a personal level and find out why she left her lucrative job in corporate America to start her own clothing store, fab’rik. You’ll even hear the story of how she managed to build the chic and trendy boutique from the ground up and how she manages to run the empire while raising four children. Today, fab’rik has multiple locations around the U.S. and the company is only continuing to expand and grow.

To learn more:
About Dana-
Follow Dana on Facebook, Instagram,

About fab’rik-
Follow fab’rik on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest